The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

Ethan rubbed his nose and looked out of the window. “Aren’t you supposed to be back next week? Well, I’m kind of busy now. I’ll ask someone to pick you up.”

Ethan heard the bustling sounds of traffic from the other end of the line. Charis managed to hear his words and answered casually, “Well, surprise! Anyway, it’s okay if you can’t make it. I’ll figure it out myself.”

Although Charis tried to sound cheerful, Ethan could hear the disappointment in her voice. “Are you free tonight?” she asked expectantly. “We haven’t seen each other for three years. Shall we meet today?”

“I’m not free tonight.” Ethan thought about Janet storming out of the house in a fit of pique. “Maybe next time.”

“You always say that. You have to tell me what you mean when you say ‘next time’. I haven’t seen you in three years. Can’t I even ask you out for dinner? Is that too much to ask?” Charis grunted.

She had always been honest about her feelings. Ethan’s constant rejection annoyed her. Charis only wanted to catch up with him and couldn’t understand why Ethan was constantly refusing her. She couldn’t keep her composure anymore.

“I’m really busy tonight. Besides, you will be in the company tomorrow. I’ll see you there,” Ethan mumbled. “We can catch up then.”

Ethan well. He had always been indifferent toward everyone and was devoid of emotional attachments. But she had fallen

the company tomorrow.” The smile on Charis’ face disappeared as she hung up

but Ethan hadn’t

her phone and stared into the

knew what it felt to love someone so much and not get anything in

she chose to start a new business with Ethan instead of taking over her family’s business. Ethan had nothing

picked up, and he became Brandon Larson — the CEO of the Larson

confessed her love for him, but he rejected her. Charis was devastated. She

contacting her. Everyone assumed she would

mess. Charis had assumed Ethan had rejected her because he wanted to get rid of his family and develop